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The Daily Dish The Real Housewives of Potomac

What Does the RHOP Season 9 Cast Do for a Living?

In addition to learning about The Real Housewives of Potomac 'Wives' careers, learn where the Season 9 cast went to college.

By Shannon Raphael

The leaves may be turning, but cherry blossom season is in full bloom on Bravo with the return of The Real Housewives of Potomac.

How to Watch

Watch The Real Housewives of Potomac on Bravo on Sunday, October 6 at 8/7c and next day on  Peacock. Catch up on the Bravo app

Gizelle BryantAshley DarbyKaren HugerDr. Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all returning for Season 9, which premieres on October 6. They're joined by new Wives Stacey Rusch and Keiarna Stewart.

Outside of RHOP, all of the ladies have bustling careers. Find out what they each do for a living by scrolling below. 

What is Gizelle Bryant's job?

Gizelle Bryant posing in an emerald green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

Gizelle and Ashley are behind the activewear brand, GnA. The mom of three also co-hosts the Reasonably Shady podcast alongside RHOP alum Robyn Dixon

What is Ashley Darby's job?

Ashley Darby posing in an emerald green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

In addition to collaborating with Gizelle on GnA, Ashley is a certified yoga instructor, former restaurant owner, and ex-pageant queen. 

What is Karen Huger's job?

Karen Huger posing in an emerald green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

Karen is the creator behind her fragrance, La'Dame, and she launched a wig line collaboration, La’Dame by KH X RPGSHOW, in 2019.

She's also expanded the La'Dame brand with a La’Dame by KH candle and home fragrance gift set.

What is Mia Thornton's job?

Mia Thornton posing in a mint green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

Mia is an investor and entrepreneur, who previously owned franchises of Massage Envy and the Joint Chiropractic

What is Dr. Wendy Osefo's job?

Wendy Osefo posing in a forest green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

Wendy is a professor at Johns Hopkins University, a political analyst, and the host of her own talk show, The Dr. Wendy Show. The mom of three is also the author of the book, Tears of My Mother, and the founder and CEO of the 1954 Equity Project.

What is Stacey Rusch's job?

Stacey Rusch posing in an emerald green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

Before she joined RHOP, Stacey was a staple host on QVC. The TV personality previously worked as a private yoga instructor for the White House Athletic Center and at American University.

Stacey is also an ambassador for the Humane Rescue Alliance.

What is Keiarna Stewart's job?

Keiarna Stewart posing in an emerald green gown in front of a backdrop of flowers.

The Season 9 'Wife owns a MedSpa called KS Beauty & Wellness. Keiarna supports several women's empowerment organizations as well, including Black Girls Vote, Color Vision, and the Well. 

Where did the RHOP Season 9 cast go to college?

Many of the RHOP ladies also hold degrees. Ashley earned a Communications degree from the University of Maryland, while Gizelle attended Hampton University and newbie Stacey attended Michigan State University.

Dr. Wendy obtained her undergraduate degree from Temple University, before getting her Master of Arts degree in government from Johns Hopkins University. She later earned both a Master of Science degree and Ph.D in public affairs from Rutgers University.

Mia got a certification in neuromuscular massage therapy from Southeastern Institute.

When does RHOP Season 9 premiere?

The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9 premieres on Sunday, October 6 at 8/7c on Bravo. 

Episodes air on Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo. 

Stream episodes the next day on Peacock.

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